What do you sit on when you play/practice?

[Macrocosmcwh]

Simple question.... What kind of chair do you sit in at home? My back is killing me after about an hour. I would love some suggestions!

[Kilometers]

Comfy leather recliner usually... I can't really beat that. I think if you're having back problems you might want to think about your posture, how tense you are, and how much lower back support you're getting.

[Macrocosmcwh]

I am currently sitting in a folding chair... hahaha.... I try to keep my back straight and relaxed... But after a while I still get pain. I saw a chair at GC the other day... The "musicians chair" ... But kinda wondered if it was a gimmick.

[joebar]

i sit on a ball

[Duckwater]

My amp/Stool/Standing

[Macrocosmcwh]

Joe.... really??? Like one of those yoga balls? hahahahaha awesome!

[mellowgerman]

This is going to sound strange, but back when I was taking jazz lessons and practicing religiously, on a daily basis, I used to get posture/slouch pains after an hour or more. Then one day I sat on an exercise ball... comfy and it ended my long-term seating back pain!
I recommend it... and now that I think about it, I kind of want to go out and buy another one.

EDIT: Joebar beat me to it! So I'm not the only one!

[Macrocosmcwh]

Two for the ball...... Ok one more person and I am going to go get one!

[satellite4]

I sit on a stool with a attached footrest...the footrest is adjustable height...like the kind you find in music shops. Doesn't take up too much studio space and actually pretty comfy.

[Kilometers]

Originally Posted by joebar

i sit on a ball

Playing on a yoga ball sounds fun actually, hmm.

Originally Posted by Macrocosmcwh

I am currently sitting in a folding chair... hahaha.... I try to keep my back straight and relaxed... But after a while I still get pain. I saw a chair at GC the other day... The "musicians chair" ... But kinda wondered if it was a gimmick.

Quite a few doctors and such are against the idea of keeping your back straight while sitting. Try scooting forward and laying back a bit, if that doesn't make you feel better try leaning over forward slightly. I'm not saying these will work best but who knows, you may find a perfect position.

[Matthew_84]

I just stand. Allows me to move around a little, and I've never had back issues while playing. Also keeps my arms, fretting arm especially, pretty free.

[JB36]

I got a drummer stool for my birthday. It's comfy, but doesn't go as low as I would like.

[ma4rk]

Keep moving about. We're not designed to sit still for too long which is probably why the Yoga ball works for some.

[Darren Low]

I sit on my bed, and my back feels fine.

[Jabazz]

I have chronic back issues. A+ for the ball.

[MaddAnthony_59]

Originally Posted by Matthew_84

I just stand. Allows me to move around a little, and I've never had back issues while playing. Also keeps my arms, fretting arm especially, pretty free.

+1

I play with my bass on my hip, which is too low for sitting. I have an 78" wingspan, these long arms need room to "Dangle!"

[bassgod0dmw]

I like sitting on a drum throne personally, but I don't have room for one at my place at the moment. I'm sitting on the couch now. It's not my favorite, but it gets the job done.

[wshines1892]

beanbag chair or nothing!

[darren1970]

I like the idea of the yoga ball

[Phalex]

The skulls of my vanquished enemies......

Or an office chair.

Or I stand like when I'm gigging.